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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.60, 810.94 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.60, 810.94 and 366.47 is: 505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.60 : 810.94 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.60/810.94 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.60x = 810.94 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.60x = 297,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,187.47/587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.76

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